12 Best Grilled Seafood Recipes That Taste Like Summer at the Beach
Take a vacation without leaving home.
When summer hits, you really don’t need an excuse to fire up the grill. But in case you need both dinner inspiration and a vacation (but can only manage the former), why not grill up some fish? Not only will dinner be done super fast, but grilled seafood recipes also give you a taste of that beach vacation you’ve been longing for, without even leaving home.
Newer to grilling? Try making a sturdier fish that’s as easy to lift off the grates as burgers and hot dogs. You’ll find plenty of salmon recipes that fit the bill, plus swordfish that looks fancy but couldn’t be easier to throw on the grill. And speaking of fancy, you’ll also find lobster tails and scallops on this list that’ll surely impress anyone you invite over for your cookout.
Another easy-as-can-be idea is to make shrimp. If you place them on skewers, it makes them simple to grab and serve. You also don’t have to worry about them falling between the grates that way. Bonus: They only take a few minutes per side to cook, so dinner will be done before anyone can complain about being hungry. So dive in! There are lots of summer seafood to grill up this season.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Get a taste of the tropics! Slide shrimp onto skewers with pineapple and red onion, then brush with a smoky jerk seasoning. Grill up until lightly charred and perfectly tender and serve with a cilantro-lime rice.
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Grilled Salmon
Salmon is the best place to start if you’re intimidated by grilling fish. The fillet takes minimal prep and stays intact on the grill, but the result is both flaky and flavorful.
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Grilled Lobster Tails
Time to show off! Lobster tails are actually easy to cook, and you can use either fresh or frozen. You make a quick marinade to flavor them first, then you cook and serve them right in their shells with garlic-herb butter.
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Grilled Tilapia
Here’s the secret to cooking mild and flaky fish perfectly: foil packets! Cook both the fish and veggies in foil, and then just open them up and dig in! It makes cleanup a cinch, too.
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Grilled Mahi Mahi
If you want to make flaky white fish like mahi mahi right on the grill, don’t stress. The trick is to coat it in cooking spray so sticking shouldn't be a problem. And it only needs a few simple seasonings to highlight the mild flavor.
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Shrimp and Scallop Skewers
Scallops might seem like restaurant-only fare, but they're actually easy to make at home on skewers. Plus, they cook up just as fast as shrimp, making them an excellent pairing for a quick dinner.
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Cedar Plank Salmon
Grilling salmon on a cedar plank makes dinner feel extra special with hardly any extra work. The cedar gives the salmon a subtle smoky flavor and also keeps it moist and flaky. Bonus: Cedar keeps the fish from sticking to the grates.
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Shrimp Alfredo Pizza
You can use two easy hacks to grill pizza. First, use store-bought naan bread and jarred Alfredo sauce. Then scatter grilled shrimp over the top and serve. It’s a fun, weeknight-friendly twist on dinner.
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Grilled Swordfish
If you want to try another sturdy fish right on the grill grates, go for swordfish steaks. You can serve them with just a light seasoning. And if you want to try something new, the pineapple relish adds a burst of freshness.
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Shrimp Fajitas
Time for a fiesta in your mouth! Char up both seasoned shrimp and veggies on the grill and then serve them with warm tortillas and lots of toppings. Dinner will be ready in just 25 minutes.
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Grilled Clam Pizza
Okay, so technically the pizza is grilled here, not the clams. But why let semantics stop you from enjoying this for dinner? Canned clams make it easy enough to pull together no matter where you live.
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Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad
Who doesn’t love a good Caesar salad? And if you’re thinking it really doesn’t get better than the classic, think again! This one is topped with perfectly grilled salmon and a creamy chipotle dressing.
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